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Join us at Kids Club this week to learn about cars from all across the globe! We will also be building our own cars, inspired by the ones we learned about, and use them for momentum testing! 

Ages 5 to 8 

Travel around the world through fun activities including STEM, art, games, creative writing, challenges and more!  Kids Club is every Wednesday from July 2 to August 20, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Mill Library. This is a drop in program. 

Ignite your baby’s love for reading through fun and interactive activities. This is a drop-in program for newborns to 18 months.

There will be time to socialize with other new parents after the program.

Every Child Ready to Read is an early childhood literacy program for children from birth to age five. Library staff will demonstrate ways to help children get ready to read, incorporating five activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. 

Teens ages 13 to 17 are invited to join us for a preview of our makerspace with a focus on our Cricut machine - we will be using it to make a customized vinyl sticker. 

You'll also learn about all of the amazing equipment and activities for you to explore soon at the Library's new makerspace. 

This workshop is for teens ages 13 to 17. Spots are limited, please register to attend. 

Looking for a similar workshop for another age group? Check out the following dates: 

Tuesday July 15, 10am-12pm, Cricut, ages 18+
Tuesday July 22, 10am-12pm, Cricut, ages 9-12
Wednesday July 23, 4pm-6pm, Cricut, ages 5-8 (with an adult)

Spend time together enjoying stories, songs and a craft. Fun for the whole family! 

July 10 - Our cloud storytime will be fluffy and fun - make your own cloud to take home!

All ages are welcome.

Join us at Tween Club this week to learn about cars from all across the globe! We will also be building our own cars, inspired by the ones we learned about, and use them for crash testing! 

Ages 9 to 12 

Travel around the world through fun activities including STEM, art, games, creative writing, challenges and more!  Tween Club runs every Thursday until August 21, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., at the Mill Library. This is a drop in program. 

Join Tanis for fun activities and to learn about volunteer opportunities at the library. 

The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) provides an opportunity for local youth to share their ideas about the library's teen programs, services and collection. Members can earn high school community service volunteer hours. 

Register for this 8 week learn-to-play workshop for beginners and get to know how to run your own adventures!

When: Saturdays, July 5 to August 23, 1 to 4 p.m.

Where: Mill Street Library

Age: 10 to 13

Registration in advance for all 8 weeks is required to attend, spots are limited. Parents or adult guardians are encouraged to join the fun with their tween. 

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Why are tech companies building it? What are the hopes people have for what this technology can accomplish? And how does AI perpetuate gender inequality? Many businesses, governments, and everyday citizens incorporate AI into various aspects of their work today. This presentation explores the risks and benefits of AI technology from the perspective of a researcher in Ethics and Feminist Philosophy. 

Please register to let us know you plan to attend. If the registration form is unavailable, please email libraryprograms@orangeville.ca to add your name to the attendance list. 

Amanda Narvali is currently working towards her Doctorate of Philosophy at the University of Guelph. Her doctoral research is focused on the "Gendered Harms of Artificial Intelligence." Her work illuminates the harms of AI-generated pornography, the risks and benefits of data-based approaches to health and examines the promise of AI as a technology that can realize personalized medicine. Her philosophical interests include AI Ethics, Feminist Philosophy, Clinical Ethics, and Bioethics. Amanda holds an MA in Philosophy from Western University and a BA in Philosophy and Creative Writing from the University of Guelph.

Join Billie Jo Reid, Outdoor and Nature Journal Educator for this hands-on workshop. No artistic ability is required, just a love of nature and a sense of wonder and curiosity! Meet in the community living room at the Mill Library and we will go to the park together as a group.

Ages 13 to 17 years. Please register in advance.

Please note, this workshop involves a visit to Mill Square park (located just one block away at the corner of Mill St. and Little York St.). 

If there is inclement weather, this program will move to the Mill Library.